Ruthless Graham Gano smiles after hitting a home run during his family's kickball game despite being warned not to kick it hard
(Graham Gano Twitter)

Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano was told he had to adhere to just one rule if he took part in his family’s game of kickball – “just don’t kick it hard.”

Unfortunately for his family, the NFL place kicker couldn’t help himself.

Gano uploaded a hilarious video to his Twitter account, which has been viewed more than 2.4 million times, showing his attempt at a kick sailing over the neighbor’s fence in Charlotte.

“Got home today and my fam was playing kickball so I joined in. The only rule is that I’m not allowed to kick it hard,” he wrote. “So here is my first at bat…”

After Gano sends the ball sailing over the fence, he trots round the bases chuckling and says “home run baby” while his wife Brittany and two of his three sons look on unimpressed. One of his children even stands on his tiptoes to see if he can spy where the ball landed.

Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos during the NFL's Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, California February 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Blake - TB3EC28089ANN
(Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl 50; In March he signed a new four-year deal with the team)

The 31-year-old, who has played for the Panthers since 2012, made 34 out of 37 PATs last season and 29 out of 30 field goals. In March, he signed a four-year, $17 million contract extension with the team.

Chris Irvine is Senior News Editor at Fox News. His Twitter can be found @chrisirvine86